5 Cheapest Places To Live In The US in 2024

3. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Index: 74.9

Brownsville is one of the cheapest places to live in the US in 2024. While it has the same cost of living as Harlingen, it beat the latter on liveability. The city is part of the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan area and is known for its subtropical climate and diverse culture. It is also home to a deep-water seaport, that is connected to the Gulf of Mexico.